A Los Angeles judge has asked California’s labor commissioner to weigh in on a proposed $7.75 million settlement with Uber Technologies Inc. that would resolve claims under the state’s Private Attorneys General Act, or PAGA.
The suit is being closely watched by lawyers representing Uber drivers in other cases, who say it could wipe out their PAGA claims without adequately compensating drivers—or the state.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Maren Nelson, who tentatively rejected the settlement in March, last week asked Labor Commissioner Julie Su to file an amicus brief addressing what standard should be used to approve the deal. Nelson also asked: “Where multiple plaintiffs bring PAGA claims against the same employer for the same or similar alleged violations of law, which plaintiffs, if any, speak on behalf of the Labor Commissioner?”
The act allows private parties to pursue labor violations under California law on behalf of the state. Nelson has asked for Su’s response by June 2 and a final approval hearing is set for next month.
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